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Ratings / Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Antler Ratings for the U.S. Senate, as of Nov. 13, 2026. Open any card to see every scored action and its source. State average across 2 scored officials: 5 (Closed Season). This is the color on the map.

How to read these ratings

← Supports restrictionsProtects the right →
Closed Season0–14
Posted15–29
Fence Row30–44
Deer Crossing45–54
Button Buck55–64
Spike65–74
Forkhorn75–84
8-Point85–94
10-Point95–100

Flags: Non-Typical = talk doesn't match the record · Out of Season = conduct (calling for or excusing violence, threats) · Still in Velvet = not enough record to score yet. Full scale & meanings →

U.S. Senate

Both senators.

Jack Reed (RI-D)

U.S. Senator (re-elected Nov. 2026)
Based on 10 scored actions
Closed SeasonDeer Crossing10-Point
Closed Season (0–14): Consistently supports or actively pushes restrictions.
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DateActionCounts asWeight × recencyLinks
Nov. 19, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Background Check Expansion Act (S. 3214, 2025): background checks on private salesRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 25, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2165): bans online distribution of 3D gun filesRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 24, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025 (S. 2155): new rules for licensed dealers
Adds dealer requirements; no new limit on buyers. Coded -0.5.
Restricting (-0.5)1.5×1Source
June 4, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act (S. 1955, 2025): repeals the gun industry's lawsuit protections (PLCAA)
Liability rules for the industry; no new limit on buyers. Coded -0.5.
Restricting (-0.5)1.5×1Source
Apr. 30, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (S. 1531)Restricting (-1)1.5×1Source
Feb. 27, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Keep Americans Safe Act (S. 803, 2025): bans magazines over 10 roundsRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 22, 2023Floor vote: Voted no on H.J.Res. 44, which would have overturned the ATF pistol-brace rule (failed 49-50)Restricting (-1)3×1Source · Bill
Feb. 16, 2023Cosponsor: Cosponsored Background Check Expansion Act (S. 494, 2023): background checks on private salesRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
Jan. 23, 2023Cosponsor: Cosponsored Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 (S. 25)Restricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 23, 2022Floor vote: Voted yes on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (final Senate passage, 65-33)Restricting (-0.8)3×0.5Source · Bill

Σ(w×r×code) = -14.7 · Σ(w×r) = 16.5

Sheldon Whitehouse (RI-D)

U.S. Senator (term ends Jan. 2031)
Based on 11 scored actions
Closed SeasonDeer Crossing10-Point
Closed Season (0–14): Consistently supports or actively pushes restrictions.
Show the record
DateActionCounts asWeight × recencyLinks
Nov. 19, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Background Check Expansion Act (S. 3214, 2025): background checks on private salesRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 25, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2165): bans online distribution of 3D gun filesRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 24, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025 (S. 2155): new rules for licensed dealers
Adds dealer requirements; no new limit on buyers. Coded -0.5.
Restricting (-0.5)1.5×1Source
June 4, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act (S. 1955, 2025): repeals the gun industry's lawsuit protections (PLCAA)
Liability rules for the industry; no new limit on buyers. Coded -0.5.
Restricting (-0.5)1.5×1Source
Apr. 30, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (S. 1531)Restricting (-1)1.5×1Source
Mar. 6, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 (S. 889): federal red-flag frameworkRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
Feb. 27, 2025Cosponsor: Cosponsored Keep Americans Safe Act (S. 803, 2025): bans magazines over 10 roundsRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 22, 2023Floor vote: Voted no on H.J.Res. 44, which would have overturned the ATF pistol-brace rule (failed 49-50)Restricting (-1)3×1Source · Bill
Feb. 16, 2023Cosponsor: Cosponsored Background Check Expansion Act (S. 494, 2023): background checks on private salesRestricting (-1)1.5×1Source
Jan. 23, 2023Cosponsor: Cosponsored Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 (S. 25)Restricting (-1)1.5×1Source
June 23, 2022Floor vote: Voted yes on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (final Senate passage, 65-33)Restricting (-0.8)3×0.5Source · Bill

Σ(w×r×code) = -16.2 · Σ(w×r) = 18

What's in this first pass. Senate scores use the two Senate roll calls on firearms measures from 2021 to 2026 (the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the 2023 pistol-brace resolution), original sponsorships and cosponsorships of 17 major firearms bills from 2023 to 2026 (as printed on each introduced bill at govinfo.gov), and, where gathered, other verified bills and dated statements. Senators who joined after a vote are not scored on it. Senators-elect with no Senate record are Still in Velvet; prior House or state records will be added when those offices are rated.
Sources. Vote records: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House and U.S. Senate roll call votes, cross-checked with Voteview. Cosponsors and bill text: govinfo.gov and Congress.gov. Governor: links on each item. Method: how the score works. Full list: everything we scored.